Hematology
Rapid Automated Immunoassay for HTLV I/II Antibodies Now Available
An automated immunoassay for the detection of antibodies against human T-lymphotropic virus I or II in donated blood and routine diagnostic samples and is now available for use by blood centers and clinical laboratories. More...05 Aug 2015
Preoperative Blood Cell Ratios Predict Endometrial Cancer Survival
The variations in systemic inflammatory response biomarker levels have been associated with adverse clinical outcome in various malignancies and the host response to malignant tumors is characterized by systemic inflammation, resulting in a relative thrombocytosis, neutrophilia and lymphocytopenia. More...02 Aug 2015
Flow Cytometry Simultaneously Detects Immune Complexes Attached to Erythrocytes
Immune complexes attached to erythrocyte membrane are involved in autoimmune hemolytic anemia pathogenesis and currently, direct antiglobulin test is used for AIHA diagnosis, but its performance can vary. More...30 Jun 2015
In Other News
Leukemia Fusion Genes Screening Kit Gets CE IVD Status
Expanded Platelet Safety Measure Testing Officially Cleared
Point-of-Care Capillary Whole Blood Hematocrit and Hemoglobin Compared
Capillary Zone Electrophoresis Developed for Rapid Determination of Thalassemia
Platelet Antibody Specificity Analyzed by Different Tests
Coagulation Analyzer Aids Management of Warfarin
Capillary Electrophoresis Evaluated for Hemoglobinopathy Testing
New Point of Care Test for Anemia Developed
Gene Mutation Test Diagnoses Myeloid Neoplasms
Next-Generation Sequencing Technique Diagnoses Recurrent Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Fresh Whole Blood Reduces Transfusion-Related Illnesses for Pediatric Heart Surgery
Donated Blood Could Be Transformed Into Universal Type
Independent Prognostic Factor for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Discovered
Next-Generation Hemoglobin Analyzer Uniquely Ensures Bi-Directional Data Management Future Proofing
Genetic Cause of Increased Leukemia Risk Identified
Age of Transfused Blood in Critically Ill Adults Assessed
New Test Detects Both Parvovirus B19 and Hepatitis A in Plasma
Excessive Phlebotomy in Cardiac Surgical Care Leads to Anemia
Advanced Miniature In-Line Blood Gas Analyzer Launched in Europe
Transfusion Protocols Compared After Cardiac Surgery
Novel Noninvasive Diagnostic Test Developed for Colorectal Cancer
PROPPR Trial Supports Use of Transfusion Protocol Initially Developed for Battlefield Trauma Patients
Blood Tests Help Identify Children Who Need Appendectomy
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